POLANTA

(FRIED CORN MEAL PIZZA)

 

2 cups corn meal

2 cups cold water

2 tsp salt

2 cups boiling water

dash of pepper

 

Mix 2 cups cold water with corn meal, salt and pepper.

Add boiling water and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture holds firmly together (about 5 min.).

Turn onto oiled board and form into round cake with oiled hands.

Form a hole in the center of the cake.

Fry in ¼ “ cooking oil turning once until light brown on both sides.

 

 

The polanta can also be sliced into pieces and fried separately.

 

Serve with soups or spinach or escarole with pepperoni.

 

 

 

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